Consumo de carne, lácteos y frutas: un lujo para las familias desplazadas por el conflicto armado colombiano Consumo de carne, lácteos y frutas: un lujo para las familias desplazadas por el conflicto armado colombiano

Abstract

The objective of this study was to identify the practices of conspicuous or luxury consumption, also called luxurious consumption, associated with the eating habits of families in conditions of forced displacement. A qualitative methodology was used with the hermeneutical method where the triangulation of sources and techniques was used, in addition qualitative data was collected from 10 female heads of household and their minor children. The participants lived after their forced displacement in Bogotá (Colombia) for at least ten years. Data analyzes were carried out with Nvivo 11 based on the Grounded Theory. The results show that products such as meat, dairy and fruits are considered luxurious foods that are not contemplated in the daily feeding of participating families. The results also show that this type of food is consumed exclusively at the time of celebration, which significantly affects the nutrition of children. This food practice is due to the low income of the displaced population, where the importance of food is focused on quenching the appetite and increasing the perception of fullness, which does not favor adequate nutrition